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Allison Clay

Therapist(She/Her)
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

You look like you have it together—but inside, feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your thoughts.

I help high-functioning adults navigate anxiety, overthinking, stress, mood challenges, and trauma. Together, we uncover patterns, explore what’s holding you back, and build practical tools to regain clarity, confidence, and balance.

My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin—one step at a time is enough.

My approach to therapy

I combine insight-oriented work with practical strategies, including CBT, mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused methods, and trauma-informed care. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your goals, focusing on tools and understanding that you can apply in daily life.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns. I help you gently challenge unhelpful habits, reduce anxiety, overthinking, and stress, and build clarity, confidence, and balance. Many clients feel relief while gaining practical skills they can use immediately.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Participatory, Solution Oriented, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Pepperdine University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at California State Univeristy Northridge
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English